Other Admission Requirements, Guidelines and Forms

• Students who file a FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid) and are eligible for federal student aid will have their lawful presence verified as part of the FAFSA process.

• All students may provide one of the following legal documents to the Office of Admissions to satisfy the lawful verification requirement.

• • A Certified U.S. Birth Certificate showing the student was born in the U.S. or a U.S. territory. A photocopy provided by the student is not acceptable.

• • A U.S. Certificate of Naturalization (USCIS form N-550 or N-570).

• • A U.S. Certificate of Citizenship (USCIS form N-560 or N-561).

• • A U.S. Certificate of Birth Abroad issued by the Department of State (DS-1350) or a Consular Report of Birth Abroad (FS-240).

• • A current U.S. Passport.

• • A current Driver’s License/ID issued by the State of Georgia and valid for at least two years. A limited term license/ID is not acceptable.

• • A current ID issued by the State of Georgia.

• • A current military ID (service member only, not dependent). Documented using the Confirmation of Review of Military ID Worksheet – A photocopy is not acceptable

• • • • A current, valid Permanent Resident Card (USCIS form I-151 or I-551).

“University System institution shall verify the lawful presence in the United States of every successfully admitted person applying for resident tuition status (in-state tuition).”

Learn more about lawful presence.

New and Prospective Student Applications

• Online Application
• Application for Admission
• International Application

New and Prospective Student Forms

• New Student Admission Checklist
• Certificate of Immunization
• Student Information Update Form
• Academic Appeals Form
• Background Check and Authorization Form

Current and Former Students Applications and Forms

• Current and Former Student Forms

Residency Forms

• Tennessee Tuition Classification Waiver
• Economic Advantage Waiver
• Full-time School Employees Waiver
• H-4 Visa Petition Waiver
• Military Personnel Application
• Out of State Differential Waiver
• Petition for Classification of Residency
• Senior Waiver
• Presidential Waiver
• Recently Separated Military Waiver Application

Applications for Admission and all supporting documents required for admission must be received by the respective deadline date. All documentation must be submitted by the deadline to be considered for admission for that term.

Spring 2024 Semester Deadline: December 1

Summer 2024 Semester Deadline: May 1

Fall 2024 Semester Deadline: July 1

• Tuition must be paid in full by the payment deadline. If financial aid does not cover your full tuition and fees, you must pay the remaining balance by noon on the payment deadline day. Visit the academic calendar for the most current deadline dates.

Class Start Dates:

Spring 2024– Monday, January 08, 2024, is the first day of classes for Spring A & B sessions.

TWO WAYS TO CHECK YOUR ADMISSIONS STATUS

• If you applied through our new Nest Portal, then you will use that through the entire Admissions process. You can check your admissions status here on The Nest Portal.
• Anyone who applied through the GA Futures application or a Readmit and International applicants will check your admissions status here.

OFFICE OF ENROLLMENT

The Dalton State College Office of Enrollment Services is dedicated to providing superior customer service to current and prospective students, parents, and all individuals utilizing our services.  We look forward to assisting you.

Dalton State College
Office of Admission
650 College Drive
Dalton, GA 30720
Phone: 706-272-4436
Toll Free: 800.829.4436
Fax: 706.272.2530
[email protected]